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Walsh said hosting major events in Houston provides the city an opportunity to boost local businesses and enhance the community. For example, HCHSA’s program, Buy Houston: By Houston, connects local suppliers with opportu- nities surrounding high-pro le events. Two Houston-area businesses that have been used in the past include ACME Party & Tent, a party equipment rental company located just outside of Meyerland, and Signature Aspen, a commercial printing business near the Heights. “What we try to do is encourage local busi- nesses to register as a vendor, and if an event does come in with a need, … we have a list of vendors that we’re ready to give to that event producer to utilize,” he said. “That provides a local edge that other cities may not have.” Kendrick said large event organizers and entertainers also often make contributions to local nonpro ts. In 2017, the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee and NFL donated $4 million to
Houston o cials hope to bring millions of visitors to the city in the upcoming years and are beginning to prepare for major sports tournaments and conventions.
“Bringing tourism to Houston through a complex like NRG Park is essential because it fuels economic growth,
creates job opportunities and enhances the city and county’s reputation as a global destination.” MARTYE KENDRICK, CEO HCSCC
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May: DreamCon, the largest Black-owned anime and gaming convention in the U.S., George R. Brown Convention Center June-July: Gold Cup, the regional championship game for international soccer teams, Shell Energy Stadium March: World Baseball Classic, Daikin Park June-July: FIFA World Cup, NRG Stadium
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78 Houston organizations, including the Star of Hope Mission in West University, which serves the homeless population in Houston. The College Football Foundation also raised over $3 million for Houston-area teachers in 2024 that went towards classroom resources, profes- sional development and classroom renovations, Walsh said.
TBD: Republican National Convention, Toyota Center
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SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY, HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION, HARRIS COUNTY SPORTS & CONVENTION CORPORATION COMMUNITY IMPACT
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